Novel variants in the <it>PRDX6 </it>Gene and the risk of Acute Lung Injury following major trauma

• Main Authors: Localio A Russell (Author), Bellamy Scarlett (Author), Gallop Robert (Author), Lanken Paul N (Author), Feng Rui (Author), Li Mingyao (Author), Meyer Nuala (Author), Aplenc Richard (Author), Rushefski Melanie (Author), Feinstein Sheldon I (Author), Fisher Aron B (Author), Albelda Steven M (Author), Christie Jason D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Peroxiredoxin 6 (<it>PRDX6</it>) is involved in redox regulation of the cell and is thought to be protective against oxidant injury. Little is known about genetic variation within the PRDX6 gene and its association with a...